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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
5
The article discusses Edward Bok's Twice Thirty arguing that most illnesses arise from personal lifestyle choices. It notes doctors urge restraint, while cooks tempt with abundant meals, and suggests husbands must resist wives' cooking pressures to avoid early death.
After a year or two of countywide questions, Judge Wade in the Federal court at Des Moines ruled that Des Moines banks may recover discriminatory taxes from the difference between assessed and proper values. The legislature had corrected the 80 percent assessment basis for banks versus 50 percent for other property, leading to compromises by counties and counsel to benefit banks and the public.
The piece contrasts legal complexities of wills and estates with a Tennessee law blocking evolution teaching. It notes a teacher faces trial with Col Bryan aiding prosecution and Clarence Darrow defending, promising a trial that could eclipse past famous cases.
The article lauds Herbert Quick's two Iowa novels Vandemark's Folly and The Hawkeye as lasting monuments to his memory. It contrasts Quick's wholesome pioneer scenes with the more salacious legacies of Anderson, Van Vechten, and Dresser.
The piece argues for a new public rehash at Chicago to influence opinion about the Shepherd cage case, criticizing the toroner inquest for dragging unrelated matters and condemning the endless public interviews and attorney boasts surrounding Judge Olgen.
A practical guide lists vital questions to probe a stranger selling securities. It urges demand for written replies, balance sheets, earnings history, and independent recommendations, and warns to avoid investing if answers prove dishonest or unverifiable.
A Sioux City Journal excerpt extols the Iowa State College of Agriculture at Ames as one of Iowa's loveliest spots. It praises the campus design by Lorenzo Powell and the harmonious blend of nature and architecture, noting its expansive lawns, trees, gardens, ponds, and imposing buildings that reflect campus pride.
The Iowa legislature’s effort to secure federal road funds is praised as prudent while noting Kansas faced a delay in federal reimbursements. The piece argues states should use available federal money and observes that motor vehicle taxes have raised far more than highway outlays since 1917.
The report to the Iowa Department of Agriculture by R. B. Herrick shows statewide fruit prospects reduced to 160 to 75 percent due to frost. Northeastern Iowa faces about 60 percent tree fruit loss. southeastern areas show better prospects with little injury to strawberries. plums and cherries near 50 to 60 percent. grapes 60 to 75 percent. raspberries and blackberries minimal injury. currants and gooseberries 75 to 80 percent. Third spray planned for late May in the south and early June in the north to preserve quality.
The Minneapolis Journal notes Britain’s return to the gold standard and a proposed 300 million dollar credit in the United States to stabilize the pound. It mentions bullion embargo adjustments and plans affecting June markets and potential wartime debt considerations.
Neighborhood notes report the Masonic Grand Lodge of Town gathering in Davenport on Tuesday June 9 with an estimated 800 to 1,000 delegates. Also covered are indictments in Dubuque county and obituaries including Julia Hungerford in Cedar Rapids and Seymour Squires in Manchester.
Mayor Finnigan says motorists will face fines of 2 dollars and costs for each offense after a month of warnings. The Anagiosa people also commend Monticello fire department for readiness during the opera house fire. Glenn Davis paid 300 dollars fine and 90 days in jail for illegal alcohol transport. L Sturry reduces a damage verdict from 12 650 to 8 000 in Jones county court. John Martin home in Greenfield township robbed of canned goods eggs silverware valued near 100 dollars.
The Jones County Market Pig club enrolls 84 members from 12 of 16 townships with entries closed for summer feeding. Names listed include Oxford Oliver Brunscheett and Greenfield Donald Masks, plus many others across Jackson, Wyoming, Madison, Richland and more. The county farm bureau sponsors prizes from Anamosa Community Club and Killian Co. Reactor tests show seven reactors out of 22 head condemned, with testing by Dr. Bromwell and others. A BR report rates Jones County Farm Bureau 91 of 100, led by metrics in club enrollment, practitioner cooperation, and demonstrations given.
Three years of experimental work at Iowa State College trial gardens show several dahlia varieties grow well in Iowa with proper methods. Notable cultivars include Mrs. W. E. Hates, Darnbaugh, George Walters, and more. watering, soil choice, wind protection, plant placement, and early pruning aid larger blooms.
Iowa State College entomologist Dr. Carl J. Drake says eastern and northeast Iowa will not face major grub trouble in 1925 but warns of a strong beetle flight in 1926 and a repeat heavy grub year in 1927. Plan cropping schedules to minimize sod land and early corn damage.
Fragmentary quotation recounts a farmer telling his son to eat alone rather than with summer boarders. The odd phrasing and punctuation reflect an OCR snippet from a historical magazine or diary entry.
Ruth Spencer of Iowa State College urges practical steps to improve sleep by proper room arrangement and decor. She advises avoiding clutter, balancing furniture, using calm colors, and preventing harsh light contrasts to foster a restful environment.
Inspectors in Iowa tested 178303 cattle in April, surpassing the previous Iowa high of 140887 by 38006. Secretary M G Thornburg credits splendid cooperation and public effort for rapid, economical progress in bovine tuberculosis eradication statewide.
The article reports on the dead letter office figures such as 21 million letters sent there last year and 803000 parcels similarly diverted. It notes 55000 dollars yearly in cash are removed from misdirected envelopes and 12000 in stamps found, with 3000000 in checks never reaching owners and 92000 annually in postage refunded.
The Monticello Electric Company and Jones County fair leaders push a 15 000 goal for the Monticello Jones County Fair. General Chairman L I Hoag reports stock subscriptions and committee plans progressing while a broadcasting and publicity drive coordinates ads slides and mail folders to boost support from citizens and local businesses.
The Anamosa Iowa board met May 6 1925 with all members present. Claims audited and approved and interviews held. A motion authorized purchase of an Underwood typewriter for the treasurer at 122.50 with trade. Several claims and refunds discussed and bonds approved or filed. Recessed then met again at 1 40 p m with all members present.
The board moved to grant Edna Haverly a weekly poor allowance of two dollars. It ordered transfers from wrong funds totaling 2 394.89 and awarded a culvert contract to Independence Corrugated Culvert Co for 3100 feet at 2247. The board granted 600 to the Jones County Fair and 500 to the Aramosa Mall Association and adjourned to June 1 1928.
Infectious diseases caused losses on farms across Cedar Rapids and multiple towns. Hog cholera hit Cedar Rapids Brighton and Washington. cattle suffered hemorrhagic septicemia in Town City Barnes City Tipton Seton Mount Vernon Marshalltown Wat.king Norway Columbus Junction Bennett State Center. sheep in State Center. poultry diseases in State Center Watkins Norway Ely Tipton Solon Mount Vernon Marshalltown Blackley. young cattle in Mount Vernon Tipton. equine influenza in Barnes City Tipton State Center Cedar Rapids. cattle abortion in Ryan. cattle and hog rabies in Wellman Iowa City. small animals rabies in Tawa City Oxford Chariton. A business joke about typewriter ribbons closes.
Pur sale offers Golden Butt Rock eggs for hatching at eight dollars per 30 or 100. Mrs Will McAleer lists contact 88822. Holsteins include fresh close up cows and two year old heifers around 1200 pounds and seven year old cows over 450 pounds butterfat. Guernseys available from J R McNelliy Center Junction.
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